Independent Farmers Research Articles

Optimization And Business Risk Analysis On Independent Oil Palm Farming In Muara Tembesi District, Batanghari Regency

This study aims to analyze the optimal use of production factors and business risks in independent palm oil farming. This research was conducted in Jebak, Ampelu, and Ampetu Mudo, Muara Tembesi District villages. The analytical method used is descriptive and quantitative analysis. Descriptive method to see the description of farming. A quantitative method to analyze input usage by using the cobb-Douglas function. The sample villages were determined purposively based on the consideration that the three villages had the largest area of productive plantations (TM). Determination of the number of samples used the census method with a total of 116 respondents. The results showed that (1) palm oil production produced from oil palm farming activities in the study area averaged 15,025.18 kg/ha/year with an average selling price of Rp. 2.208/kg. Farmers operate oil palm farming with a land area of 2.55 ha/farmer, plant age of 10.87 years, fertilizer 243.92 kg/ha/year, herbicides 2.29 liters/ha/year, and labor 88.60 HOK /ha/year. (2). Partially, the variables of land area, plant age, and use of fertilizers have a positive and significant effect on independent oil palm production in Muara Tembesi District, Batanghari Regency, while the variables use of herbicides and use of labor do not have a significant effect on oil palm production. The optimal use of production factors for a land area of 3.82 ha and fertilizer use is 1,053.55 kg/ha/year. (3). Independent oil palm farming is consistently profitable, with a CV value <0.5, the L value > 0, and the R/C value obtained is R/C = 4.45 per farmer and R/C = 4.48 per hectare.

A system dynamic perspective in efforts to improve the income of independent palm oil farmers in Regency X through changing roles in the palm oil supply chain

At present, independent palm oil (PO) farmers are expected to change their roles in the palm oil supply chain, not only being producers and sellers of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) but also able to generate added value by processing FFB into CPO for renewable energy resources. This research aims to improve the income of farmers based on changing roles through strategies using system dynamic modeling. The impacts observed are the number of labors based on a proxy of government revenue and GDP, labor income, and benefits obtained. Scenarios to improve the income of farmers projected over the next 10 years are selling FFB to Farmer’s Cooperatives that own palm oil mill(s) and other palm oil mill(s). Each scenario has 3 sub-scenarios: Business as Usual, Optimist and Environment. With the addition of new plantations of 5.7-7% per year, CPO yields of 20%, and using the palm oil mill of 30 tons/hour owned by Farmers Cooperative, the income of farmers can be improved. Recommendations to attract more farmers to become members of Farmer’s Cooperatives include funding for implementing Good Agricultural Practices, buying FFB from Cooperative members at transparent prices based on mutual agreements, and providing assistant workers for farmers.

The Immigrant Backstories of Asian American Surgeons.

The stories of Asian immigrants have both shared themes and ones that are unique to the histories of their homelands. Their labor was essential to the settlement and economic development of America, yet their presence incited riots and official restrictions to their rights to immigration and citizenship. Chinese laborers mined the Gold Country, built the transcontinental railroad, and reclaimed tillable land in the Central Valley. Yet they were denied the immense bounty they created, and their immigration was blocked by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.Japanese, Asian Indians, and Filipinos replaced them on farms as migrant laborers. As foreign nationals they were not allowed to own land, but they thrived as independent farmers on leased plots. Their success attracted discrimination and racist violence. They, too, were barred from immigration and citizenship (Johnson-Reed Act, 1924).World War II was a watershed event for Asians in America. Japanese Americans, ethnically identical to the enemy, were imprisoned in concentration camps in the American interior. China, the Philippines, and India, all allies of the US, were rewarded with naturalization rights for their nationals. In 1965 Congress liberalized immigration quotas and reversed the 1924 restrictions, with priority given to those with advanced technical ability in science, including medicine. Asians from Taiwan and India took advantage of the new regulations and predominated among the newcomers. After the fall of Saigon in 1975, America accommodated yet another Asian population in the country, the tens of thousands of refugees from Southeast Asia.

Implementasi Program Jari Tangan: Analisis Pelaksanaan dan Dampaknya

The popularity of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) continues to rise, reflecting a company's commitment to addressing social and environmental issues to support sustainable development. As an example of CSR commitment, PT Pertamina EP Zona 7 Jatibarang Field has put this approach into practice. Their community development program, known as "Jari Tangan" (Independent Farming and Sustainable Food Production), is focused on developing sustainable horticulture cultivation. This research analyzes the implementation of the "Jari Tangan" program using a qualitative approach. The research findings demonstrate that this program has a positive impact on the local community in terms of economic, environmental, and social aspects. The program helps farmers increase their income, optimize land management, and introduce environmentally friendly farming practices. Additionally, the program introduces innovation in the form of the Bio-Cyclo Farming System, which helps address organic waste issues and enhances agricultural productivity. The success of the “Jari Tangan” program in Bongas Wetan Village extended to its replication in Karanganyar Village. This replication helped farmers enhance their rice harvests and income. The significance of the "Jari Tangan" program extends beyond the local context and aligns with broader sustainable development goals like poverty alleviation and sustainable agriculture improvement. The program's success is also recognized by the awards it has received in the field of CSR. Therefore, the "Jari Tangan" program not only serves as an example of a company actively engaged in sustainable development but also illustrates how appropriate innovations can generate significant positive impacts on society, the environment, and the economy.

Dampak Kenaikan Harga Pupuk terhadap Produktifitas Kelapa Sawit Kabupaten Pelalawan

This research was conducted at independent oil palm farming in Pelalawan Regency, which was motivated by complaints from oil palm farmers about increasing the price of fertilizer. Therefore, this study aims to analyze fertilizer use before and after increasing the price and the survey method and the researcher interviewed eighty respondents based on questionnaires. The multistage sampling sampling takes four sub-districts with the largest area of oil palm plantation in Pelalawan Regency. The analyzing data with paired sample t-tests aims to compare fertilizer and herbicide usage before and after a price increase. The research showed fertilizer use before the price increase was 1.417,46 Kg/Ha/Year, whereas after the rise was 1.105,39 Kg/Ha/Year. Whereas the productivity of oil palm before the price increase was 20.029.15 Kg/Ha/Year, and after the price increase was 17.769.38 Kg/Ha/Year.

Guiding oil palm intensification through a spatial extrapolation domain framework

CONTEXTPalm oil production has increased mostly via area expansion rather than yield increase. Increasing yields on existing plantation area, together with the proper regulatory and policy settings, can help meet future oil demand whilst reducing the requirement to convert natural ecosystems to agricultural production. OBJECTIVETo develop a spatial framework delineating extrapolation domain (EDs) for oil palm that can be used to evaluate and extrapolate yield-enhancing technologies. METHODSWe developed the EDs based on climate, soil, and topographic factors that govern oil palm yields on mineral soils in Indonesia. We validated our framework using field-level yield data collected from 207 commercial blocks. We provided proof of concept by using the framework to identify areas suitable for yield intensification among independent smallholder farmers while possibly reducing encroachment on fragile ecosystems. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONSOur framework consists of a combination of climate, soil, and topographic factors. Most of the oil palm area was located within a relatively narrow range of biophysical conditions, with three EDs accounting for 74% of oil palm area. Validation of the spatial framework showed that EDs portrayed well spatial variation in yield across production areas. Application of the ED framework allowed identification of 1.1 M ha of oil palm managed by independent smallholders that can be targeted for sustainable intensification. SIGNIFICANCEOur ED framework can facilitate evaluation and extrapolation of yield-improving technologies, increasing return to AR&D programs. In turn, intensification could help increase production on existing plantation area while avoiding conversion of fragile ecosystems. Our framework can be complemented with spatial socio-economic and environmental data to answer a wide range of questions at the intersection of agronomy, economy, and environment.

Pembantuan Tenaga Kerja dan Pembuatan Konten Kreatif untuk Pemasaran Produk Kopi Koetjoer di Desa Kucur

Kucur Village was once famous for commodity coffee before oranges. This happens because the geographical location is favorable for growing coffee plants. however, as time went on, Kucur Village barely produced coffee. this happened because the price of coffee beans dropped dramatically. many farmers are switching from being citrus farmers. however, there are some farmers who still grow coffee. Therefore for facilitate coffee farmers, the formation of a group of Independent Farmers Republic (RTM). The aim of this group is to increase the selling price of coffee beans and to give more respect to farmers, especially coffee farmers. A group or organization is definitely not free from problems, and so is RTM. This group experienced both internal and external problems. such as the lack of manpower to produce coffee and also not being able to introduce Koetjoer Coffee to the general public. Therefore, the PMBP Sederhana Group provides a solution in the form of helping in the coffee making process. Apart from that, the PMBP Sederhana Group also participates in marketing and introducing Kopi Koetjoer products by creating content that is innovative and interesting. This has a positive impact because the production produced more and more people know that in Kucur Village there are Koetjoer Coffee products.

The implementation of the sustainable tobacco program (STP) in Virginia Tobacco Farming in Lombok Island

The objective of this study was to determine the understanding and the implementation of the principles and standards of the Sustainable Tobacco Program by Virginia Tobacco farmers in Lombok Island. The research was conducted in East Lombok District (Keruak and Sikur subdistrict) and Central Lombok District (Praya Timur and Kopang Subdistrict). The target group of this study were assisted farmers and independent farmers with a total sample of 40 people. Data collection was carried out using the following techniques: interviews, field observations; and (3) in-depth interviews. The results of the study were: (1) There were still 27.50% of farmers involving children under 18 years old in Virginia tobacco farming activities, but none were under 10 years old (elementary school age); (2) All farmers know and apply the principle of forced labor, no workers may work under pressure/threats; (3) Farmers’ understanding and awareness of a safe working environment is very good; (4) Farmers’ attitudes and fair treatment to workers are very well implemented; (5) Farmers are aware of and provide freedom for workers to joint workers’ association; (6) Farmers agree that the income earned by workers must be able to meet basic needs; and (7) all farmers are aware of labor regulations.

A qualitative analysis of health information-sharing networks in the Indonesian poultry sector.

Animal production systems are developing into increasingly complex value chains involving a large diversity of actors with multiple and dynamic linkages, concurrently creating many opportunities for disease spread. Access to timely and good-quality animal health information is vital for designing effective disease management strategies. However, several factors may hamper information flows along those chains. Understanding the structure and dynamics of information networks is essential to develop effective and acceptable health information systems. We applied a qualitative network approach to understand how information about poultry health is generated, disseminated and used for decision-making along the poultry value chain in Indonesia. Maps of the value chain and information networks were generated based on data from key informant interviews to illustrate the linkages and information-sharing patterns between stakeholders. Four types of farm business models were identified: company-owned, contract, partnership and independent. Although companies and most independent farmers collected health and production data routinely, their systems were strongly siloed and still relied on a mix of digital and paper-based methods, which impaired their analytical capacity. Technical service providers from the upstream sector and industry associations were identified as key intermediaries in the information-sharing network with the ability to create informal bridges between separate business networks and public actors. These actors can play a strategic role in the development of integrated information systems to improve stakeholders' capacity to monitor, anticipate and manage disease threats at all levels of the value chain. This study contributes to fill an important knowledge gap regarding the layer sector and may help decision-makers to design effective policies and interventions tailored to the type of business model.

Investigating the cecal microbiota of broilers raised in extensive and intensive production systems.

Intensive broiler production practices are structured to prevent the introduction and spread of pathogens; however, they can potentially minimize the exposure of broilers to beneficial commensal bacteria. In this study, we used 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing to characterize the cecal microbiota of 35-day-old broilers from 22 independent commercial farms rearing broilers under intensive (IPS) or extensive production systems (EPS). We aimed to determine which bacteria are normal inhabitants of the broiler ceca and which bacteria might be missing from broilers in IPS. In addition, we generated a collection of 410 bacterial isolates, including 87 different species, to be used as a resource to further explore the effects of selected isolates on bird physiology and to elucidate the role of individual species within the cecal microbial community. Our results indicated significant differences in the microbiota of broilers between systems: the microbiota of broilers from EPS was dominated by Bacteroidetes {55.2% ± 8.9 [mean ± standard deviation (SD)]}, whereas Firmicutes dominated the microbiota of broilers from IPS (61.7% ± 14.4, mean ± SD). Bacterial taxa found to be core in the EPS microbiota, including Olsenella, Alistipes, Bacteroides, Barnesiella, Parabacteroides, Megamonas, and Parasutterella, were shown to be infrequent or absent from the IPS microbiota, and the EPS microbiota presented higher phylogenetic diversity and greater predicted functional potential than that of broilers in IPS. The bacteria shown to be depleted in broilers from IPS should be further investigated for their effects on bird physiology and potential application as next-generation probiotics. IMPORTANCE Production practices in intensive farming systems significantly reduce the introduction and spread of pathogens; however, they may potentially minimize the exposure of animals to beneficial commensal microorganisms. In this study, we identified core bacteria from the cecal microbiota of broilers raised in extensive production systems that are missing or reduced in birds from intensive systems, including Olsenella, Alistipes, Bacteroides, Barnesiella, Parabacteroides, Megamonas, and Parasutterella. Furthermore, the cecal microbiota of broilers from extensive systems showed higher diversity and greater functional potential than that of broilers from intensive systems. In addition, a collection of bacterial isolates containing 87 different species was generated from the current study, and this important resource can be used to further explore the role of selected commensal bacteria on the microbial community and bird physiology.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF OIL PALM FARMING PATTERNS BETWEEN PLASMA AND INDEPENDENT FARMERS IN NORTH MUSIRAWAS REGENCY

This study aims to analyze the influence of partnership types on agricultural outcomes and farmers' income in oil palm plantation enterprises. Data were obtained from 10 farmers divided between plasma and independent partnership types. The observed variables included partnership types, land area, quantity of fertilizer use, herbicide use, and income. Analysis was conducted using descriptive statistical methods, Pearson correlation, paired t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results of the study indicate that partnership types significantly affect agricultural outcomes and farmers' income. Plasma farmers tend to have better agricultural outcomes and higher income compared to independent farmers. Additionally, land area and fertilizer use also exhibit significant differences between partnership types. However, herbicide use does not show a significant difference between the two partnership types. In conclusion, partnership types have an impact on agricultural outcomes and farmers' income in oil palm plantation enterprises. These findings hold important implications for policy and strategy development that focuses on enhancing farmers' welfare within the plasma partnership.

RUMAH CUKUP (RUCUP): Farmer Households Community Development Program as a Solution for Increasing Food Availability on Kemaro Island, Palembang City

National food security begins with the provision of food in the smallest locations, mainly villages and sub-districts. Kemaro Island is part of Palembang City, which is administered by Kelurahan 1 Ilir Palembang City. Due to limited accessibility, circumstances for providing basic requirements, particularly food and clean water, are severely constrained. Foods such as vegetables and fruit are still scarce in this area, particularly milk, cereals, and other nutritional foods. Thus, it is vital to undertake measures to boost the availability and accessibility of food for independent home farmers in this region, given the territory's status as a distinct island. Efforts to enhance the food security of farmer households on Kemaro Island can be accomplished through the implementation of a participatory in Rumah Cukup (Rucup) program. Extension is conducted as a coaching and mentoring activity aimed at enhancing the food security of farmer households through the Rumah Cukup (Rucup) initiative, in which farmer households cultivate a variety of horticulture commodities.

Shortening harvest interval, reaping benefits? A study on harvest practices in oil palm smallholder farming systems in Indonesia

CONTEXTSmallholders are responsible for a large share of global palm oil production. Yet, in Indonesia, the main palm oil producing country, smallholders' yields remain low. Better management practices, including short harvest interval (HI, the number of days between two harvest rounds), could help to raise smallholder yields. However, at present, HI is long in smallholder fields and the drivers underlying this phenomenon are poorly understood. OBJECTIVEWe explored agronomic, socio-economic, and institutional factors that underlie harvesting practices in independent oil palm smallholder farming systems in Indonesia to assess scope for sustainable intensification through shorter HI and reduced harvest losses. METHODSCombining methods from agronomy and anthropology, we followed harvest interval of 950 farmers in six representative locations across Indonesia via farmer diaries over a period of two years to establish a correlation with yield. To quantify this relationship, we conducted post-harvest field measurements, and to explain which underlying factors impact HI we did qualitative interviews and surveys. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONSThe HI of smallholders in our study ranged from 10 to 39 days (average: 17-d). Half of the farmers followed long HI (>16-d). Key factors impacting HI include annual fresh fruit bunch (FFB) yield, total palm area per farmer, trusted labor availability, plantation accessibility, and FFB price. Farmers responded to low yield by prolonging HI to increase labor productivity and optimize labor and transportation costs. SIGNIFICANCEThis study contributes to a better understanding of the relation between HI and yield in smallholder farming systems, by uncovering how socio-economic and institutional factors sometimes override agronomic considerations. Long HI can potentially lead to harvest loss from loose fruits and missed bunches, and reduce oil quality from overripe bunches. However, to obtain the benefits of shorter HI requires collective action and incentives along the supply chain to streamline the harvest and sale process.

Utilization of chicken manure as organic fertilizer to increase growth and production Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum)

This study aims to determine the level of growth and production of Pennisetum purpureum which is given organic fertilizer based on chicken manure with different proportions. This research was carried out on land belonging to the Independent Farmers group in Leosama village, Kakuluk Mesak sub-district, Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, which started from March to June 2022. This research was carried out using the experimental method with a Randomized Block Design (RDB) consisting of 4 treatments and 4 replications so that there are 16 experimental plots in total. The treatments tested consisted of: K) Control (without chicken manure); PA) Pennisetum purpureum is given organic fertilizer made from 25% chicken manure; PB) Pennisetum purpureum is given organic fertilizer made from 50% chicken manure; and PC) Pennisetum purpureum fertilized with organic fertilizer made from 75% chicken manure. The results showed that the application of organic fertilizers made from chicken manure had a very significant effect (p<0.01) on the growth of plant height, number of leaves and leaf length as well as the fresh weight and dry weight of Pennisetum purpureum plants. The conclusion of this study is the use of organic fertilizers made from chicken manure up to 75% is the best in increasing the growth and production of Pennisetum

Palm Oil Downstream Strategy: Enhancing Indonesia's Bargaining Position in International Palm Oil Trade

Although Indonesia currently dominates 60% of global palm oil production, Malaysia holds a competitive advantage in certain downstream industries. Indonesia must focus on developing its palm oil industries to process crude palm oil (CPO) into higher-value products, serving both as exports and substitutes for imported goods. This research aimed to highlight the importance of Indonesia's development of downstream palm oil industries. This research employed quantitative methods such as Pearson correlation and Granger causality, as well as qualitative methods. 
 The result showed that the fluctuation of CPO prices in the international market is closely tied to the volume of CPO exports conducted by Indonesia. Achieving higher domestic CPO production by improving the productivity of independent palm oil farmers is crucial. By enhancing their productivity from 2-3 tons per hectare to 5-6 tons per hectare, CPO supply can increase by 8 million tons annually, equivalent to approximately 16% of the total production. Reducing export should be accompanied by increased domestic CPO utilization through downstream programs. 
 By capturing half of Malaysia's current market share of HS code 1516 (animal or vegetable fats and oil, hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified, or elaidinized, whether or not refined but not further prepared), Indonesia has the potential to earn approximately 1 billion USD per year in foreign exchange. The development of biodiesel, transitioning from B30 to B40, holds the potential to save approximately IDR 200 trillion in foreign exchange. This strategic focus on downstream industries would strengthen Indonesia's position in the international palm oil market.

Determinants of Farmer's Participation in Implementation Community Empowerment: A Case Study of Thematic Village in Indonesia

Farmer participation has been in the spotlight in agricultural socio-economy academia as a tool to induce sustainable agricultural development. Farmer participation should be present as a basic human need and human right. However, farmer participation is often hampered due to unequal power relations. This condition makes community empowerment programs often fail, and farmer participation becomes ineffective. The research aimed to analyze the influence of the determinants of farmer participation. The research location conducted was Wates Village, Semarang City, Central Java in July – September 2022. This study uses quantitative methods with SEM-PLS analysis tools and descriptive quantitative. A purposive sampling method was used for Respondents, with total respondents of 125 farmers. Observations and Interviews were used in data collection using questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and scored using a Likert scale and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) method. Two variables in this research showed no significant direct effects between individual characteristics and the intensity of program activities with farmer participation. In other conditions, there is a significant direct influence between the environment and socioeconomic with farmer participation. Environmental and socioeconomic aspects influence farmer participation in community empowerment programs. This condition can mean the farmer can express their aspirations and participate. The practical implications of the results of this research can be used to optimize empowerment programs that involve farmers to be independent and implement sustainable farming practices. Reducing the risk of failure that may occur, can also facilitate the performance of agricultural extension workers in delivering programs.

The Policies and Drawbacks of the US Meatpacking Industry

The consumption of meat has been a part of the human diet since about 2.6 million years ago. Having evolved over centuries alongside the human species, it is now deeply tied to various cultures around the world. This includes American culture, as meat is one of the fundamental components of the Standard American Diet, made up of traditionally unhealthy food choices too high in sugars and processed foods. Even amidst the increasing popularity of veganism and a shift towards more plant-based dietary changes, meat consumption has not and will not be completely eliminated in the near future, and can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle for its multiple health benefits when consumed in moderation. As the largest segment of US agriculture, the meat and poultry industry is a defining part of the American food system. This highlights the importance of understanding the primary laws and regulations governing meatpacking. The need is greater than ever to ensure that these policies are positively impacting the consumer, the environment and the farmers themselves, especially small, independent farmers, which are generally less favored in an oligopolistic economic system. While the regulations in place provide ample structure, detailed guidelines and specific policies for maintaining the necessary health and safety standards involved in meatpacking, their complicated structure imposes regulatory difficulties on independent farmers, limits consumer choice, and chokes small-scale production.

EXPENDITURE ON OIL PALM FARMERS’ HOUSEHOLDS IN BAYUNG LENCIR SUBDISTRICT MUSI BANYUASIN REGENCY

The profitable business potential of palm oil entices the community and the Indonesian Government to develop it. It makes palm oil farming as a major source of farmers’ livelihood. However. oil palm plantations confront a number of challenges. including unstable prices and production. This will affect the household income obtained by farmers. The aim of this research is to examine the characteristics of oil palm farming. such as production costs. revenues and income as well as the proportion of household expenditure devoted to food and non-food consumption. This study was carried out in Bayung Lencir District. Musi Banyuasin Regency. South Sumatra Province. The disproportionate random sampling was used to acquire data from 90 respondents who are independent oil palm farmers. The depth interview method was used to acquired data. According to the findings. oil palm farmers’ income was IDR. 122,143,547/cultivation area/year or IDR. 10,178,629/cultivation area/month. The annual household income of oil palm farmers derived form on farm income other than oil palm, off farm income and non-farm income. The proportion of household expenditure for food consumption was 26.30%. while the proportion for non-food consumption was 73.70% and indicating that oil palm farming households are classified as prosperous since there is IDR. 1.015.871/month to be saved.

Probabilistic wind power forecasting for newly-built wind farms based on multi-task Gaussian process method

The accurate training of a wind power forecasting (WPF) model for a newly built wind farm is difficult because of limited historical data. This study established a multitask learning architecture wherein the WPF in different wind farms represents an independent task. Subsequently, a novel short-term WPF model based on a multitask learning architecture was proposed. In this model, a multitask Gaussian process is used to capture the intertask conjunction, which contributed to the training of each task. The proposed methodological framework employs dependencies from other tasks wherein older wind farms contain substantial historical data to enhance the performance of tasks in which there is a newly built wind farm. Several numerical experiments were conducted using datasets from seven independent wind farms in Australia. The results show that the proposed scheme not only obtains improved point forecasting results but also produces better probabilistic forecasting results, thus demonstrating the superiority of the proposed method.

A Novel Deep Multi-Image Object Detection Approach for Detecting Alien Barleys in Oat Fields Using RGB UAV Images

Oat products are significant parts of a healthy diet. Pure oat is gluten-free, which makes it an excellent choice for people with celiac disease. Elimination of alien cereals is important not only in gluten-free oat production but also in seed production. Detecting gluten-rich crops such as wheat, rye, and barley in an oat production field is an important initial processing step in gluten-free food industries; however, this particular step can be extremely time consuming. This article demonstrates the potential of emerging drone techniques for identifying alien barleys in an oat stand. The primary aim of this study was to develop and assess a novel machine-learning approach that automatically detects and localizes barley plants by employing drone images. An Unbiased Teacher v2 semi-supervised object-detection deep convolutional neural network (CNN) was employed to detect barley ears in drone images with a 1.5 mm ground sample distance. The outputs of the object detector were transformed into ground coordinates by employing a photogrammetric technique. The ground coordinates were analyzed with the kernel density estimate (KDE) clustering approach to form a probabilistic map of the ground locations of barley plants. The detector was trained using a dataset from a reference data production site (located in Ilmajoki, Finland) and tested using a 10% independent test data sample from the same site and a completely unseen dataset from a commercial gluten-free oats production field in Seinäjoki, Finland. In the reference data production dataset, 82.9% of the alien barley plants were successfully detected; in the independent farm test dataset, 60.5% of the ground-truth barley plants were correctly recognized. Our results establish the usefulness and importance of the proposed drone-based ultra-high-resolution red–green–blue (RGB) imaging approach for modern grain production industries.